S. 494 Senate Health
National Plan for Epilepsy Act
STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Currently in the Senate. Last action: committee on health, education, labor, and pensions. ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably on Jul 22, 2026.
- Senate Introduced in Senate Feb 10, 2025
- Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Feb 10, 2025
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Jul 22, 2026
Cosponsors
26
Subjects
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchNeurological disorders
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- [Markup By, Jul 22, 2026]
- [Referred To, Feb 10, 2025]
- [Referred To, Feb 10, 2025]
Summary
National Plan for Epilepsy ActThis bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035.Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments.Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts.Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.
[Summary as of: Introduced in Senate]
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